COLOMBO (News1st): The Colombo stock market's share index S&P SL 20 plunged nearly 12 percent, recording its biggest intra-day fall, while its benchmark All Share Price Index fell over 6 percent due to the panic selling of risky assets following the government imposed curfews over the weekend. ...

Colombo (News 1st) ENT Surgeon Dr. Seetha Arambepola requested the General Public to act with responsibly during this period especially during police curfew which was imposed to prevent mass gatherings of public in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. She stressed, the people need to understa...

Colombo (News 1st) A number of doctors and staff attached to the Ragama Hospital were directed to self-quarantine. Deputy Director of the Ragama Hospital Dr. Sarath Premasiri speaking to News 1st said the decision was taken as a COVID-19 case was receiving treatment in the men's ward. He said ...

Colombo (News 1st) -  The Government announced sufficient stocks of essential food items and other commodities are available at all SATHOSA and Co-Operative stores. The President's Media Division said the respective outlets were instructed to distribute the items in a streamlined manner without c...

The Judicial Service Commission has issued a special circular with several guidelines on how judicial activities will take place from today until the 27th of this month. The special circular has been issued in order to combat the spread of the Covid-19 in Sri Lanka. The special circular will p...